Politics

Obama Job Approval Rate: Latinos, Millennials Differ on President Obama's Job Performance

As he visits Germany for the G7 summit, President Barack Obama received a slightly higher job disapproval rating from millennials. Latinos, however, shared a different opinion than millennials.

Immigration Action Lawsuit: Fifth Circuit Court Offers a Chance of Success for Obama’s Immigration Programs

In spite of recent setbacks, the Obama administration's case in favor of President Barack Obama's immigration executive orders could be improving because of a court's statement arguing it is not bound by the earlier decision.

Marco Rubio on Immigration Reform: Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kauffman 'Doesn't Know' About Rubio and Immigration Stance

In an exclusive interview, the head of the Republican Party in Iowa, Jeff Kauffman, commented on Sen. Marco Rubio and his prospects in the upcoming race. Kauffman especially pointed out the senator's stance on immigration reform, unsure of how the Florida senator could reach Iowans.

US Latino Unemployment Rate: 13 Million Latinos 'Not in the Labor Force' But May 2015 Hispanic Unemployment Declines

The U.S. Latino unemployment declined by 1-percentage point in comparison to May 2014, and economists have remained optimistic about the latest jobs report.

Republicans Try to Use Spending Bills to Stop Obama's Plans For Cuba

Opponents of Obama's otherwise lauded plan to reestablish diplomatic relations with Cuba are trying to use must-pass funding bills to limit Obama's ability to expand trade and travel with the communist island.

Mexico Sends in Troops to Counter Violence Before mid-Term Elections

As Mexico’s mid-term elections have drawn near, the county has been awash in violence. Mayoral candidates as well as at least a dozen campaign workers or activists have been murdered and thousands of ballots have been burned.

Immigration Reform News: President Obama Says He Will Continue to Fight for Immigration Reform

In light of Immigrant Heritage Month, President Barack Obama promised to continue his fight to overhaul the country's broken immigration system during his weekly address on Saturday.

Immigration Reform Lawsuit: 'Don't Give Up,' Says Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Blasts Texas GOP Leaders for DACA, DAPA Lawsuit

Texas has received more attention during the immigration reform debate. The Lone Star State encountered an influx of undocumented immigrant minors last summer, and its current governor and attorney general has been leading the efforts to halt the implementation of President Barack Obama’s deferred action programs. U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, during an address on the House of Representatives floor on June 3, made Texas his focus.

Immigration Reform News: Pew Poll Reveals That Over Half of GOP Voters Consider Immigrants as 'Burden’ in America

Despite the innumerable contributions that immigrants have made in the U.S., a new Pew Research Center poll reveals that the majority of Republican voters view immigrants as a "burden" on the U.S. economy.

Public Viewing Held for U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's Late Son, Beau

A group of mourners gathered at a Delaware Catholic church in Wilmington on Friday to show their respect for the late former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.

Woman Says Dennis Hastert Sexually Abused Her Brother

A woman says that her deceased brother is the Illinois man who was sexually abused by former House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

Charles Barkley Net Worth 2015: Former NBA Star Donates $1M to Morehouse College, Wounded Warrior Project and Auburn

NBA legend Charles Barkley has pledged to donate $1 million to financially struggling Morehouse College, as well as other institutions.

House Passes Amendment Blocking Government Funds From Defending Obama Immigration Orders

Republican Rep. Steve King introduced on Wednesday June 3 an amendment to an appropriations bill blocking government funds for the legal costs of the Obama administration's court case against on DAPA.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign: Candidate Calls Congress to Fix Voting Rights Discrimination, RNC Calls Rhetoric 'Divisive'

Although Texas is projected to vote for the Republican presidential candidate in 2016, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton visited the Lone Star State to address U.S. voting rights and the "Republican efforts to restrict them."

Immigration News Today: Most US-Born, Foreign-Born Latinos and Millennials Support Pathway to Legal Status

While the two major political parties remain divided about providing undocumented immigrants a pathway to U.S. citizenship, a majority of Americans have made their preference known.

John McCain: White House Preparing New Plan to Close Guantánamo

The Obama administration is drafting a new plan to shut down the U.S. detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Defense One reported on Thursday based on comments by Arizona Sen. John McCain.

2016 Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley Says He'd Take On Immigration System in First 100 Days in Office

2016 Democratic hopeful Martin O'Malley made an appeal to Latino voters on Wednesday by promoting his plan to reform the country's broken immigration system in order to improve wages for all Americans.

Senator Ted Cruz Apologizes for Biden Joke

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Wednesday apologized for the timing of a joke he made on the campaign trail at the expense of Vice President Joe Biden, whose son Beau had died on Saturday.

Immigration Lawsuit Update: Immigrant Rights Group Appeals to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Latina Wife to Stop DACA, DAPA Lawsuit

Immigrant rights advocates are reaching out to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Latina wife to help end his lawsuit blocking President Barack Obama’s deferred action programs.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Former Secretary of State's Poll Numbers Drop to Lowest Point in 14 Years

Despite being the leading Democratic contender in the 2016 presidential race, Hillary Clinton's favorability ratings have slipped to its lowest point in 14 years.